Bobby Gates has earned $1,589,827 in official PGA Tour prize money from 100 starts, 2009–2025, plus $32,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $1,621,827 in total. That ranks 670th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 0 PGA Tour wins. He has 5 top-10 finishes and has made 30% of his cuts. His best season was 2011, when he earned $666,735 and finished 133rd on the money list.
Bobby Gates earnings by year
Official prize money each season. Labels show his money-list rank when he finished in the top 10. Click a bar for that season.
Every Gates start, season by season
Bobby Gates made 100 starts over 9 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Gates's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 2%, Other events 96%, FedEx Cup bonus 2%.
Bobby Gates at the majors
3 major starts and $34,722 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
| 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 25 | |
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| PGA Championship | MC | ||||||||
| U.S. Open | T40 | MC | |||||||
| The Open |
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Bobby Gates's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Bobby Gates's recent results
Gates earned $28,434 from his last 10 starts, June 2014 to May 2025, and made the cut in 2 of them. His best finish was T52 at the Houston Open, worth $16,082. That is $3K a start, about 18% of his career average of $16K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-15 | PGA Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2018-03-29 | Houston Open | T52 | $16,082 |
| 2017-07-13 | John Deere Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2017-07-06 | The Greenbrier Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2017-06-22 | Travelers Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2017-06-08 | FedEx St. Jude Classic | T72 | $12,352 |
| 2017-05-18 | AT&T Byron Nelson | MC | $0 |
| 2014-06-19 | Travelers Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2014-06-12 | U.S. Open Golf Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2014-06-05 | FedEx St. Jude Classic | MC | $0 |
How Gates compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Bobby Gates earnings FAQ
How much has Bobby Gates earned in his career?
Bobby Gates has earned $1,589,827 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2009–2025, or $1,621,827 including FedEx Cup bonuses. Earnings on other tours and from endorsements are not included.
How many PGA Tour events has Bobby Gates won?
0 wins from 100 starts.
What was Bobby Gates's best season?
2011, with $666,735 from 29 starts and 0 wins.
What is Bobby Gates's biggest paycheck?
$290,400 for finishing T4 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
How much does Bobby Gates earn per tournament?
$15,898 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Bobby Gates's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Bobby Gates's $1,589,827 in official prize money is worth about $2,314,736 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.